心脏手术后视幻觉发生与肠道菌群变化的研究

目的 探究心脏术后患者视幻觉症状发生情况及体内肠道菌群变化.方法 选取2020年1月-2021年1月中国科学院大学宁波华美医院接受择期体外循环心脏手术的成年患者21例作为研究对象.分别在术前、术后第1次或第2次排便、术后6～8 d进行微生物分析和粪便短链脂肪酸(SCFAs)浓度测定.采用实时荧光定量PCR法检测肠道菌群...     

Stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with breast cancer brain oligometastases — molecular subtypes and clinical outcomes

BackgroundWe sought to determine the clinical outcomes of patients with breast cancer (BC) who had undergone stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for a limited number of brain metastases (BM) and to identify factors influencing overall survival (OS) and local control.Materials and methodsThe records of 45 patients who underwent SRS for 72 brain lesions were retrospectively evaluated. Statistics included the chi-squared test, Kaplan-Meier method, and the multivariate Cox model.ResultsThe median number of treated BM was 2 (range 1–10). Median OS from BM diagnosis and post-SRS were 27.6 [95% confidence interval (CI): 14.8–40.5) and 18.5 months (95% CI: 11.1–25.8), respectively. One-year and two-year survival rates after BM diagnosis were 55% and 41%, respectively. In a univariate analysis, the Luminal-B-human-epidermal-growth-receptor-positive (HER2+) subtype had the longest median OS at 39.1 months (95% CI: 34.1–44.1, p = 0.004). In an adjusted analysis, grade 2 [hazard ratio (HR): 0.1; 95% CI: 0.1–0.6, p = 0.005), craniotomy (HR: 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1–0.7; p = 0.006), and ≥ 2 systemic therapies received (HR: 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1–0.9, p = 0.028) were associated with improved OS. One-year and two-year intracranial progression-free survival rates were 85% and 63%, respectively. Four factors for a higher risk of any intracranial recurrence remained significant in the adjusted analysis, as follows: age < 50 years (HR: 4.2; 95% CI: 1.3–36.3; p = 0.014), grade 3 (HR: 3.7; 95% CI: 1.1–13.2; p = 0.038), HER2+ (HR: 6.9; 95% CI: 1.3–36.3; p = 0.023), and whether the brain was the first metastatic site (HR: 4.7; 95% CI: 1.6–14.5; p = 0.006).ConclusionIntrinsic BC characteristics are important determinants for both survival and intracranial control for patients undergoing SRS for oligometastatic brain disease.     

经皮椎间孔镜法治疗腰椎间盘突出症的效果观察

目的:探究经皮椎间孔镜法治疗腰椎间盘突出症的效果.方法:选择我院于2018年1月～2020年3月收治的腰椎间盘突出症患者77例为研究对象,根据入院顺序经随机数字表法分成两组,给予对照组39例患者进行开放手术:腰椎后路间盘切除、椎间融合、椎弓根钉内固定术,给予研究组38例患者经皮椎间孔镜法进行治疗.对比两组治疗后腰部功能...     

高血压基底节区脑出血患者血清CXCL1、CXCL10与神经损伤指标和微创穿刺引流术后预后的关系研究

摘要 目的：探讨高血压基底节区脑出血（HBGH）患者血清CXC趋化因子配体1（CXCL1）、CXC趋化因子配体10（CXCL10）与神经损伤指标和微创穿刺引流术后预后的关系。方法：选取2020年2月~2023年4月聊城市人民医院东院区收治的行微创穿刺引流术治疗的HBGH患者162例纳入研究组,选取体检健康的志愿者110例纳入对照组。检测对比两组血清CXCL1、CXCL10和神经损伤指标[神经元特异性烯醇化酶（NSE）、胶质纤维酸性蛋白（GFAP）、S100β蛋白]水平。采用Pearson检验分析血清CXCL1、CXCL10与神经损伤指标的相关性。所有患者均随访3个月,根据改良Rankin量表（mRS）评分分为预后良好组和预后不良组。采用多因素Logistic回归模型分析HBGH患者微创穿刺引流术后预后的影响因素。结果：研究组的血清CXCL1、CXCL10水平高于对照组（P<0.05）。研究组的血清NSE、GFAP、S100β蛋白水平高于对照组（P<0.05）。Pearson检验分析结果显示,血清CXCL1、CXCL10与NSE、GFAP、S100β蛋白均呈正相关（P<0.05）。单因素分析结果显示,预后不良与年龄、甘油三酯（TG）、低密度脂蛋白（LDL）、凝血酶原时间（PT）、C反应蛋白（CRP）、血肿破入脑室、血肿体积、术后24 h内血肿清除率、尿激酶冲管次数、术后颅内出血再发、CXCL1、CXCL10有关（P<0.05）。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,年龄偏大、LDL偏高、血肿体积偏大、术后24 h内血肿清除率偏低、尿激酶冲管次数偏多、CXCL1偏高、CXCL10偏高是HBGH患者微创穿刺引流术后预后不良的危险因素（P<0.05）。结论：HBGH患者血清CXCL1、CXCL10水平升高可能导致神经损伤和不良预后。年龄、LDL、血肿体积、术后24 h内血肿清除率、尿激酶冲管次数、CXCL1、CXCL10是HBGH患者术后预后不良的危险因素,值得引起重视。     

右美托咪定联合舒芬太尼术后镇痛对卵巢癌根治术患者细胞免疫功能和炎症应激反应的影响

摘要 目的：探讨右美托咪定联合舒芬太尼术后镇痛对卵巢癌根治术患者细胞免疫功能和炎症应激反应的影响。方法：根据随机数字表法将2020年2月至2023年2月期间陕西省肿瘤医院120例择期行卵巢癌根治术的患者分为对照组（n=60,术后镇痛药物选用舒芬太尼）和研究组（n=60,术后镇痛药物选用右美托咪定联合舒芬太尼）。对比两组镇静（Ramsay镇静评分）、细胞免疫功能[CD3⁺、CD4⁺、CD8⁺、CD4⁺/CD8⁺]、镇痛情况[视觉模拟评分法（VAS）]、不良反应、炎症应激反应[白细胞介素-6（IL-6）、肿瘤坏死因子-α（TNF-α）、皮质醇（Cor）和去甲肾上腺素（NE）]变化情况。结果：与对照组术后6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h 相比,研究组同时间点VAS评分更低,Ramsay镇静评分更高（P<0.05）。与对照组术后24 h相比,研究组同时间点CD3⁺、CD4⁺、CD4⁺/CD8⁺更高,CD8⁺更低（P<0.05）。两组不良反应发生率组间对比未见差异（P>0.05）。与对照组术后24 h相比,研究组同时间点IL-6、TNF-α、Cor、NE更低（P<0.05）。结论：右美托咪定联合舒芬太尼用于卵巢癌根治术患者术后镇痛,镇静、镇痛效果显著,同时还可减轻机体炎症应激反应,缓解免疫抑制。     

What is the best age to circumcise? A medical and ethical analysis

Circumcision is often claimed to be simpler, safer and more cost-effective when performed in the neonatal period as opposed to later in life, with a greater benefit-to-risk ratio. In the first part of this paper, we critically examine the evidence base for these claims, and find that it is not as robust as is commonly assumed. In the second part, we demonstrate that, even if one simply grants these claims for the sake of argument, it still does not follow that neonatal circumcision is ethically permissible absent urgent medical necessity. Based on a careful consideration of the relevant evidence, arguments and counterarguments, we conclude that medically unnecessary penile circumcision—like other medically unnecessary genital procedures, such as ‘cosmetic’ labiaplasty—should not be performed on individuals who are too young (or otherwise unable) to provide meaningful consent to the procedure.     

The Vermicelli and Capellini Handling Tests: Simple quantitative measures of dexterous forepaw function in rats and mice

Previous characterizations of rodent eating behavior have revealed that they use coordinated forepaw movements to manipulate food pieces. We have extended upon this work to develop a simple quantitative measure of forepaw dexterity that is sensitive to lateralized impairments and age-dependent changes. Rodents learn skillful forepaw and digit movements to manage thin pasta pieces, which they eagerly consume. We have previously described methods for quantifying vermicelli handling in rats and showed that the measures are very sensitive to forelimb impairments resulting from unilateral ischemic lesions, middle cerebral artery occlusions and unilateral striatal dopamine depletion [Allred, R.P., Adkins, D.L., Woodlee, M.T., Husbands, L.C., Maldonado M.A., Kane, J.R., Schallert, T. & Jones, T.A. The Vermicelli Handling Test: a simple quantitative measure of dexterous forepaw function in rats. J. Neurosci. Methods 170, 229-244 (2008)]. Here we present a more detailed protocol for this test in rats and compare it with a newly developed version for mice, the Capellini Handling Test. Rats and mice are videotaped while handling short lengths of uncooked vermicelli or capellini pasta, respectively, with a camera positioned to optimize the view of paw movements. Slow motion video playback allows for the identification of forepaw adjustments, defined as any distinct removal and replacement of the paw, or of any number of digits, on the pasta piece after eating commences. Forepaw adjustments per piece are averaged over trials per each testing session. Repeated testing permits sensitive quantitative analysis of changes in forepaw dexterity over time. Protocols for pre-testing habituation and handling practice, as well as procedures for characterizing atypical handling patterns, are described. Because rats and mice perform the pasta handling tests slightly differently, species-specific differences in administration and scoring of these tests are highlighted. All animal use was in accordance with protocols approved by the University of Texas at Austin Animal Care and Use Committee.     

A simplified intrathymic injection technique for mice

Intrathymic injection is a common technique used for research concerning immunotolerance induction, gene therapy and T cell development in mice. Traditionally used protocols involve major surgery that exposes the thoracic cavity, which results in injury to the mice and increased risk of poor recovery and postsurgical complications such as infection. We introduce a simplified intrathymic injection technique that does not expose the thoracic cavity and virtually eliminates pain, distress and postoperative complications while maintaining high injection efficiency. The technique is suitable for both adult and neonatal mice.